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Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

was known for his wealth and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them with lavish attention and

them over, he'd ditch them within days, usually with a hefty breakup

Fred's sights, the other patrons eagerly anticipated

said, sliding into the seat next to Maeve with a

on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor and a dimpled smile that could melt

Marve,

a bit fuzzy from the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve already eaten, not

about joining me? I'll make

She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She

for one dinner. What do

2 million dollars, I wouldn't have

thoroughly fed up, slammed her glass on the bar. "Even if

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twisted with fury. "What the hell did you

Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett were at Starlight. Byron was sure to be

can I help you? Fred straightened up, his tone instantly

his gaze cool.

him-it was the message. Everyone knew that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words were clearly a message from Bytoп. T-I understand.

gone now. And weren't you just saying she had nothing

tone was cool and detached. Tm

swirled

chuckled, not buying

had hit on

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